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Drake's music is kept alive by top man

THE music of cult figure Nick Drake continues to endure despite his untimely death at the age of 26 three decades ago. The musician, from just over the Worcestershire border in the pretty village of Tanworth-in-Arden in Warwickshire, only released three

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Caring, strong and in control - and they wear sexy outfits

MOST women will agree that men in uniform have always been a bit of a turn-on and, according to a survey carried out by County Air Ambulance, paramedics are now top of the list. The survey revealed that, from a choice of six types of men in uniform, paramedics

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Kempsey store is up for sale

THE last remaining general store in Kempsey is up for sale. Owners Ted and Sue Cullis plan to retire, after running the newsagent, off-licence and general store for the past 12 years. "We sell just about everything, except hardware. We never got into

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Couple sought

A COUPLE who helped a cyclist after he had been in collision with a car are being sought by Worcester Police. The incident - which resulted in the cyclist being treated for non-life-threatening at Worcestershire Royal Hospital - occurred at the junction

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New NHS dentist - charging £40 fee

A RUSH for NHS dental places created queues outside a Malvern dental surgery on Monday. The surge came after Parsons Dental Care announced that it was offering 200 NHS places, which became available following the appointment of new dentist Donna Judge

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Wall of China challenge for sales manager

AN ADVENTUROUS manager will be swapping the rolling slopes of the Malvern Hills for the rugged terrain of northern China to take part in a charity walk. Thirty-seven-year-old Martin Horsnail, of Assarts Road, Malvern Wells, is joining a group of about

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Booster for the Rooster

SMILES, dressing up and a history lesson welcomed in the Chinese Year of the Rooster. Toddlers at the Leapfrog Day Nursery in Brindley Road, Warndon, Worcester, decorated the building with the colourful signs of the Chinese zodiac and made puppets of

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CAMERAS ON THE STREET

CLOSED CIRCUIT television cameras go live in Kidderminster today to give police almost total coverage of the town centre 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Seven cameras will be monitored around the clock to catch shoplifters and drunken yobs who cause

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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

THE Bransford Singers and Players present The Love Anthology, a celebration of words and music for St Valentine's Day, tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm at Colwall Village Hall. Tickets, priced £5, include a glass of wine and are available from John Goodwin

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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

Cradley School will be holding a quiz tonight (Friday) in the school hall. Tickets are £10 per team for teams of between two and four and all proceeds will go to FOCS. Dr Bruce Herriot and Clive Hewitt will be giving a talk on the Adis Ababa Fistula Hospital

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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

NEXT Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent and the 11am service at St Peter's Church will be a family service with an infant baptism. The regular book fair is held this Sunday at Powick Parish Hall from 10.30am till 4.30pm. Refreshments and book bargains

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REDMARLEY Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

THE Christmas auction held at Redmarley Village Hall raised the magnificent sum of £1,589 for hall funds. Thanks go to everyone involved for making the evening such an outstanding success. A songs of praise service, which is being led by the Leadon Vale

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11/2/05 - Super 12s series set for drama after teams conquer conditions

MORE than 60 year 7 students from Dyson Perrins, Hanley Castle and The Chase gathered on Morgan's field next to Malvern Rugby Club last weekend and made a huge effort to play enterprising rugby in difficult conditions. They were cheered on by a sizeable

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Paranoia threatens warmth of nation

IMMIGRATION, migration, integration and assimilation are all words thrown around like dominoes strewn across a pub table. They have almost a neutralising affect on your mind with very little meaning, and no one seems to know how and what they mean and

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Presentation on marbling

WELLAND Art and Crafts Group will meet tonight (Friday, February 11) in Welland Parish Hall. A presentation on marbling will be given by Diana Hanks. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome.

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11/2/05 - Spragg in second league triumph

THE latest round of the Malvern United Angling Association's Winter League was fished on the club's stretch of the Avon at Birlingham. Conditions were good with the river carrying a few extra inches of water, but bites would be hard to come by. Mike Spragg

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GUNFIGHT

By Sam Dansie A GANG of teenagers firing an airgun terrified "trembling" and "screaming" children as they cowered in a garden - but despite three 999 calls the police didn't turn up until two hours later. The teenagers, aged around 14, fired from behind

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Luff DVD shows a cruel fate for fox

FOOTAGE of foxes being snared and shot is being distributed to animal rights campaigners to demonstrate the cruelty that will follow the implementation of the hunting ban. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff is behind the DVD, which has been compiled by

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Milburn praises 'thorough' Foster

MIKE Foster has received a ringing endorsement from Labour's election campaign chief. Alan Milburn said the Worcester MP battles for residents and predicted that floating voters would be won over by the state of the country's economy. He told the Evening

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Zero tolerance for wild pupils? No, it's more like zero discipline...

A TEACHER dismissed for being too strict has ridiculed the Government's calls for zero tolerance in classrooms and set up a website to highlight "indiscipline" in schools. Thomas Kelly was suspended from teaching at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

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New home... with owl mod cons

WORCESTER County Museum, at Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, has created better accommodation for its feathered visitors. Following last year's successful installation of nesting boxes in the Orchard Garden, the museum has installed more seed feeders in

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House plan back on agenda again

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a house in a Droitwich street - met with fierce objection twice before - are back on the planning agenda. More than a dozen people objected to plans to build a two-bedroom house next to 24 Kingston Close and the plans were

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Council's outrage at 'stealth' phone mast

A 3G mobile phone mast has been put up in the middle of Droitwich town centre without consultation, a councillor claims. Town councillor Richard Morris said he was outraged to discover a Hutchinson 3G mast on top of Worcestershire County Council's building

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Daisy Pulls It Off Review: West Malvern Village Hall

SPIFFING acting and a rip-roaring script about boarding school girls provided two wonderful evenings of entertainment in West Malvern. The Brewers Troupe of West Malvern Players brought out their hockey sticks to perform for the first time in nearly 10

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Refurbished loos open soon

THE public toilet at Hanley Road car park in Upton is due to reopen in the next few weeks. The toilet was closed for refurbishment in April last year, following reports of indecent activity taking place there. The district council allocated £150,000 for

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Upton in brief . . .

n PARENTS, pupils and staff at Upton CE Primary School made more than £1,500 for the tsunami appeal at a fundraising day on January 21. They held a non-uniform day, sponsored bead threading, tea party and karaoke, raising enough to pay for three shelter

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Don't repeat past mistakes

Having seen and heard all of the debate surrounding the proposed new hospital for Malvern I now feel, for the first time in my lifelong Malvern residency, like writing to the Gazette. Thankfully, the Pickersleigh Road site has been taken out of the equation

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Don't be put off

I WAS one of the many who went to the meeting on January 24 at the Abbey Hotel to discuss the new Malvern hospital. I would urge people not to be put off by this fiasco because that's just what the PCT would like. When further meetings are held, do go

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Council offers to build hospital

MALVERN Hills District Council could go into partnership with South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust to build the new Malvern hospital. The PCT has already said that there is little funding available for the project and that it will need to find a partner

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What is going on?

WHAT is going on? One moment the chief executive of the Primary Care Trust, Mike Ridley, is reported as 'committing' himself in writing to a new hospital in Malvern; the next moment he is apparently telling an audience in Pershore that there may be other

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Meetings will be 'wasted chance'

THE consultation process over the new Malvern Hospital will continue unchanged, despite recent developments. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust confirmed this week that forthcoming public meetings in the town would follow the same pattern as previous

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11/2/05 - Powick in champion form

POWICK highlighted their intentions in the Worcester Saturday League division one when they crushed second-placed Kempsey United with an emphatic performance. KEMPSEY UNITED 1, POWICK FC 6 Under manager Andrew Brown, Powick are now 11 matches unbeaten

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I've lost faith in PCT, says local MP

SIR Michael Spicer says he has no faith in anything said by South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust about the new Malvern hospital. The West Worcestershire MP said he was astounded that PCT chief executive Mike Ridley had confirmed his commitment to providing

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11/2/05 - West Malvern triumph in a 12-goal bonanza

WEST Malvern scored the highest number of goals this season in this Phipps Cup group match but in a game played in atrocious conditions, with continual rain, both defences had a nightmare. WEST MALVERN 7, KOINONIA 5 Koinonia were in front after 10 minutes

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Cultural change

IT will not be long before we are confronted with new Council Tax demands, so we might be justified in enquiring just how much value for money we receive, and in particular how well we are served by the council officials, whose salaries we ultimately

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Health centre parking fear

A PATIENT has raised concerns about lack of car parking when Avenue Road Surgery moves to a new health centre on the Enigma Business Park. Stephen Druce, of Lansdowne Crescent, said around 60 car parking spaces would not be enough when patients, staff

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Parents to face £50 fine over stay-at-home pupils

Parents who fail to make sure their children attend school could be hit with a £50 on-the-spot fine. Worcestershire County Council's education welfare officers can now serve penalty notices in cases of repeated truancy. The move has been made possible

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Pleased to help

THE Malvern Chase Brass Band (formerly the Chase High School Brass Band) would like to thank all those who supported and gave so generously during our Christmas carol events. The band will shortly be presenting the Noah's Ark Trust, our nominated charity

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11/2/05 - Manager required

POWICK Football Club are looking for a manager to take over their Worcester Sunday League division one side. The appointment would really cover next season but if the person wanted to take charge immediately it would be possible. Anyone interested is

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Train challenge will get project on track

Two parents are taking part in an unusual challenge to get a school fundraising project on the right track. Rupert Chambers and Mike Morgan aim to visit all 275 London Underground stations in 24 hours, as part of a bid to raise £12,000 for computer equipment

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A common mistake

I read with interest your account (Malvern Gazette, February 4) of the threat to black poplars from black poplar scab and share the article's concern. Unfortunately your headline is not strictly accurate and nor is the statement in the article that: "

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College serves up plan to break with tradition

A proposal to break with tradition and serve meals in a central building has sparked concern among some parents at Malvern College. Meals are currently prepared and eaten in separate boarding houses. Parent Gary Swinford said a number of people were concerned

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Marriage of couple all a sham

A mother-of-two went through a sham marriage to her uncle in a bid to get help in looking after her ailing father, a court heard. Deborah and Raymond White wed at Malvern Register Office but lied that they were not related. She had been legitimately married

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School in wait over new build

Staff at The Chase in Malvern face an agonising wait to see if a multi-million pound science block can be built at the school They will have to wait until after half-term to find out if Worcestershire County Council approves the £3.75 million project

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Elderly get help from lottery cash

A grant of £106,057 will help make life easier for elderly people in Bromyard. The money from the Big Lottery Fund will be used by Age Concern to launch a new Handyman Scheme. This will provide a tradesman to do simple tasks like changing light bulbs

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Last chance to save store fades

THE death-knell has been sounded for West Malvern Stores, with a planning application to convert the building into flats. Owners Ron and Shelagh Mason have submitted an application to separate the ground floor shop from the flat above, to make two self-contained

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Rethink promised on criteria for felling oaks

English Nature has promised to look again at it management policy after complaints about the felling of oak trees on Castlemorton Common. The 40-year-old trees are being cut down by Malvern Hill Conservators, in partnership with English Nature, to preserve

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Opinion

THIS week the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust said it "deplored" the actions of a Malvern dental surgery in charging people a £39.45 consultation fee before considering taking them on as new NHS patients. The move was branded "opportunistic" by

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Preece steps up players search

WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece is to step up his search for a another versatile midfielder as moves to sign ex-Bury captain Martyn Forrest broke down. Forrest had been playing for UniBond Premier Division side Radcliffe Borough and an announcement

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Closure threat to Cradley playgroup

CRADLEY'S only playgroup is under threat of closure and has asked the parish council for money. At a meeting on Tuesday, attended by three mothers on the Cradley Pre-School Playgroup committee, the council was keen to offer support. However, it wants

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Bickerton trailing leaders

JOHN Bickerton's hopes of a high finish in the New Zealand Open took a dive today when he could manage only a second round one-under-par 71 in Auckland. This left the Droitwich Golf Club member in joint 65th position -- 12 shots behind Swedish leader

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A tribute to great record of service

FUNDS are being raised for a plaque to commemorate a man who sang in Malvern Priory Choir for 77 years. Jack Lewis, a builder who lived in West Malvern all his life, died in April 2003. He had sung in the choir since he was eight and £550 is needed to

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Shops first to get new grants

TWO shops in Malvern are the first to benefit from a new scheme to attract retailers into the town centre. They are Icon Menswear on Church Walk and the Bridal Gallery on Graham Road. Both received £750 from Malvern Hills District Council's new trader

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11/2/05 - Tension builds at both ends

AS the season nears its closing stages, the tension is mounting at both ends of the table in division two of the Brewin Dolphin Securities-sponsored Malvern Table Tennis League. Wombats remain well clear at the top. They only had two players against Bromyard

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11/2/05 - Ledbury just edged out in opening PGL competition

LEDBURY & District ASC travelled to GL1 in Gloucester to take part in the first round of the 2005 PGL League. Up against strong teams from Gloucester, Cheltenham and Four Shires, it was always going to be a tough round. However, undeterred Ledbury

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11/2/05 - County U13s badminton call

WORCESTERSHIRE Schools Badminton Association, who are supported by Worcestershire County Council, are holding their U13s Championships on Sunday, February 27. They are hoping that any players who live or go to school in Worcestershire and were born on

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11/2/05 - Handley strike keeps unbeaten run intact

COLWALL kept up their unbeaten run in 2005 with a hard fought win over Gloucester IIIs at Ledbury Leisure Centre on Saturday. COLWALL WHC 2, GLOUCESTER III 1 Colwall had made several changes to their defensive line-up because of injuries and unavailability

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11/2/05 - American lacrosse teams at MGC

MALVERN Girls' College welcomed two visiting lacrosse teams from Howard High School and Atholton High School in Baltimore, USA. Twenty-seven girls (aged 14-17) and twelve parents stayed with the families of students at Malvern Girls' College last weekend

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11/2/05 - Fixtures ...

SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Oldbury United v Malvern Town (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Pelsall Villa; Bromyard Town v Wednesfield. Division One League Cup round two: Malvern Town Reserves

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Group marks birthday

SINGING group Vocal Variations celebrates its first birthday this year. The group of solo singers meets monthly at the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath. New members are invited to its next meetings on May 14 and June

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Anthem being unveiled

A NEW anthem celebrating Tarrington is being performed for the first time. Tarrington Brass is playing the piece at the Parish Church of St Philip and St James in the village on Wednesday, March 30. Formed in 1999, Tarrington Brass often performs for

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Music for free at pub

Singer and guitarist Dave Beale will play at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, tomorrow (Saturday) at 9pm. The event is part of free fortnightly live music evenings held at the venue. Clive John will perform on Saturday, February 26.

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He'll make Hudd-lines

ONE of Britain's best-loved comedians and all-round entertainers is set to perform at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. Roy Hudd, who is no stranger to the venue, is making a return visit on Sunday, February 13 at 8pm, when he will perform his brand new show

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Return of the Mack

AN award-winning comedian is set to tread the boards of a Worcester theatre as he embarks on a nationwide stand-up tour. Lee Mack, star of ITV's The Sketch Show, will be hoping to impress an audience at the city's Huntingdon Hall on Friday, February 18

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You could appear in The Worcester Festival

THESPIANS, singers and comedians are being urged to attend an evening at the city's Swan Theatre that is set to launch The Worcester Festival. This year will mark the third ever festival of its kind held in the city and it already promises to be the biggest

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11/2/05 - Spring Lane forwards show their style

THE day began with a gesture of generosity from the Malvern RFC membership when BBC Hereford and Worcester's Dave Bradley accepted a cheque for £1000 towards the Tsunami appeal. MALVERN 54PTS, ASTON OLD EDWARDIANS 3PTS However, the Malvern players showed

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All the local gigs and where to find them

Feb 11: Bleach: Blondie Tribute, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester; Cheltenham Folk Festival; The Kinetic Quintet, Marrs Bar, Worcester. Feb 12: Paul Munro, Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester; Cheltenham Folk Festival; The Fingers, Marrs Bar, Worcester; Putting

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Moans on migrants

COME on Nurul Haque, stop moaning about the Government's immigration policy. He says restaurants will close because of it and he won't be able to get people to work from Bangladesh because of stopping working visas. Doesn't he realise that the Government

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What's on at your local Theatre

Feb 11: Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out! at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Box office: 0870 607 7544. Until Feb 12: William Golding's Lord of the Flies at Festival Theatre Malvern. Box office: 01684 892277. Until Feb 12: The Sleeping Beauty on Ice at

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Cripplegate: Act in haste ... then repent at leisure

I OBJECT to the proposed car park extension in Cripplegate Park. I feel the following matters are valid and should be taken into consideration. I view with grave concern the loss of a much-used area of our inner city green space, part of our citiy's environment

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Wishbands are here - so buy one!

THE Wishbands have arrived, so start looking out for them in a shop near you! The final 10,000 aquamarine Worcester Evening News wristbands in support of the Asian Tsunami Appeal arrived yesterday and are now making their way to schools, newsagents and

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Dissenting voice is shouted down

WITH the current building work going on at Malvern Library, it's appropriate that this week sees the 100th anniversary of the laying of the library's foundation stone. This auspicious event took place on February 9, 1905, and the Malvern Gazette celebrated

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Echoes from the Past

100 years ago At a door of one of the shops on the Promenade there are a couple of ornaments resembling puppy dogs. So life-like are they that it is only after very much investigation that the real "canines" are satisfied that the objects are lifeless

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Festival opening with dark vision of Malvern film-maker

A FANTASY adventure film made by a Malvern filmmaker will launch this year's Borderlines Film Festival. Soul Searcher, filmed locally by former Chase pupil Neil Oseman, is a fantasy about a street sweeper called Joe who is offered the job of Death by

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Fun combined with learning

Funny Bones is the title of a performance and workshop for children being held at Malvern Theatres during half term. Using a story about a professor who creates a companion for herself in a laboratory, Funny Bones looks at how muscles work and why we

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New production

ONE of the UK's leading dance companies is bringing its latest production to the Forum, Malvern Theatres on Friday, February 25, at 7.30pm. Alma Flamenco Dance Company is an ensemble of flamenco dancers and musicians led by principal dancer Felipe de

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Eyes down for Late Bottle Vintage port

Reader Mr. R.H lives in a village near Redditch. He wrote to say he is a "Bingo Bachelor" and when the girls go off to bingo, two or three of men get together at one another's homes for a quiet TV-free evening of cards or a chat. They are all pensioners

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Spring in your step

WITH flowers in the woods and lambs in the fields, spring is definitely in the air. Primroses and dog's mercury have already been in bloom for some time, and will continue for many weeks yet. Primroses brighten the greyest of days, but you may have to

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* Wild West Worcester as youths take pot shots at children * Judge slams sub-culture of violence in

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Economy strong, but don't be complacent

BUSINESSES in the UK are expected to prosper in the next few months as they feel their most optimistic for eight years. According to business advisers BDO Stoy Hayward, there will be a rise in public spending, strong consumer confidence and healthy international

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Love ban contracts planned to halt romance

FIRMS could be planning to introduce "love contracts" to head off any problems caused by staff striking up relationships at work, the TUC has warned. A growing number of employers are trying to restrict or control any possible romantic liaisons, according

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Hear what Ms Widdecombe has to say

ANN Widdecombe - one of the best known politicians in the country - is to appear at a Worcester venue next week. The larger-than-life politician, who is renowned for her strong opinions and fearless honesty, has delighted audiences across the country

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Singer-songwriter gig

RENOWNED singer-songwriter Steve Tilston of Fairport Convention fame is set to journey to Stourport-on-Severn for a gig at the town's Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club. The musician has been producing quality albums since the early 70s and is a celebrated

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Presentation on marbling

WELLAND Art and Crafts Group will meet tonight (Friday, February 11) in Welland Parish Hall. A presentation on marbling will be given by Diana Hanks. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome.

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Cheerful return

Comedian Roy Hudd is making a return visit to Huntingdon Hall on Sunday (February 13) at 8pm. At 8pm on Tuesday, the Royal Geographical Society present An Evening with Doug Scott, CBE. The adventurer will talk on his his 45 expeditions in Asia, climbing

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Lord of the Flies Review: Malvern Theatres

Power, identity and the true brutality of human nature are laid bare in the latest production at the Malvern Theatres. Pilot Theatre's production of William Golding's Lord of the Flies was an absorbing, hard-hitting piece of theatre. Due to the very nature

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Clive looks to make a strong impression

Established Malvern singer- songwriter Clive John has released his fifth album. Impressions contains a mixture of original material and cover songs and was recorded at Covender Farm, near Ashperton. Clive, who has been working on the album since last

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Anthem being unveiled

A NEW anthem celebrating Tarrington is being performed for the first time. Tarrington Brass is playing the piece at the Parish Church of St Philip and St James in the village on Wednesday, March 30. Formed in 1999, Tarrington Brass often performs for

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Performing is all part of Cole's Daley fun!

INTERVIEWING acting legends can always make for a nerve-wracking experience, and George Cole certainly proved no exception. Conscious of the fact the 79-year-old's career has spanned for more than 60 years (he started out aged 14), from radio sitcoms

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Blood sucking and sword play

SWORD-FIGHTING and blood-sucking are set to entertain audiences when two plays are staged next week. The Roses Theatre, in Tewkesbury's Sun Street, will come to life with music and comedy when it stages Vampires Rock and Spud Pirate. The former is set

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Dance to this treat

DANCE enthusiasts are in for a treat this month when a prestigious theatrical company stages a performance at the Malvern Theatres. The Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company is presenting the world premiere of Flicker, featuring new music written by the iconic

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Taking a journey to south-west England

ROYAL Mail's British Journey stamp series reaches the south west this month from where six stunning photographs capture this beautiful area. It is not hard to see why this part of England welcomes 15 million visitors a year. The region has award-winning

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What's on at your local Theatre

Feb 11: Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out! at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Box office: 0870 607 7544. Until Feb 12: William Golding's Lord of the Flies at Festival Theatre Malvern. Box office: 01684 892277. Until Feb 12: The Sleeping Beauty on Ice at

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Comic exploration of a modern cult of celebrity

IN today's Britain, we cannot seem to get enough of celebrity culture. It is a theme explored in Alan Ayckbourn's latest hilarious offering, Drowning On Dry Land. The play opened to huge critical acclaim last summer - at Ayckbourn's own Stephen Joseph

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Fun combined with learning

Funny Bones is the title of a performance and workshop for children being held at Malvern Theatres during half term. Using a story about a professor who creates a companion for herself in a laboratory, Funny Bones looks at how muscles work and why we

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New production

ONE of the UK's leading dance companies is bringing its latest production to the Forum, Malvern Theatres on Friday, February 25, at 7.30pm. Alma Flamenco Dance Company is an ensemble of flamenco dancers and musicians led by principal dancer Felipe de

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Dance work premiered

A WORLD premiere from the Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company comes to Malvern Theatres on Thursday, February 24. Flicker is a fusion of classical Indian and contemporary dance with choreography by the award-winning Shobana Jeyasingh and music by Michael

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What's on

Theatre February Until 12-The Lord of the Flies by William Golding at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 7.30pm. £10-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277. 14-19-Party Piece by Richard Harris at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm &

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Spring in your step

WITH flowers in the woods and lambs in the fields, spring is definitely in the air. Primroses and dog's mercury have already been in bloom for some time, and will continue for many weeks yet. Primroses brighten the greyest of days, but you may have to

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Wig out to some Wolfgang

A THEATRE in Worcester will be transporting an audience back in time to an 18th Century salon when it stages a Mozart opera on Wednesday. Mozart's tunes were the pop songs of the day and were re-arranged for quintets, trios or solo instruments so that

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Acoustic country and rock

THE sound of Americana country and rock will be coming to Worcester next week as acoustic duo Horse Traders play a gig in the city. The group features Mike Estes (Skinny Molly/ex Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Pontus Back (Skinny Molly) and they will be performing

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Top 10 albums

WORCESTER'S Top 10 albums, brought to you in association with Face The Music in the City's Cathedral Plaza: 1. Athlete - Tourist 2. Feeder - Pushing The Senses 3. Killers - Hot Fuss 4. Michael Buble - It's Time 5. Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters 6.

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Tsunami showdown

A SELECTION of the cream of Worcester's up-and-coming acts will be coming together for a fund-raising bash to raise cash for victims of the tsunami disaster. The charity music night - at Evolution, in Lowesmoor on Friday, February 25 - is the brainchild

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Win £20,000 recording deal for band

TALENTED Worcestershire bands are being offered the chance to win a £20,000 record deal in the UK's biggest ever online competition for new music. Music website Bravenew bands.com has teamed up with one of Britain's biggest music retailers to offer the

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Teachers' 25 years of fun

A HEADTEACHER and deputy are celebrating an educational golden anniversary after 25 years working together at a county school. Iris Fox was originally a short-term appointment at Sytchampton Endowed First School, which had just 15 pupils, to oversee its

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Elderly given top tips to beat cold weather

THE elderly and vulnerable are being given six tips to beat the cold and keep well as chilly and damp weather is forecast over the next few days. With the risk of overnight frost over the coming week, South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust said patients

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Panto history

THE curtain is set to rise on a pantomime at Hanley Swan - for the first time in more than 60 years. The production of Cinderella is the first by Hanley Players since they last took to the stage in 1941. The re-formed group, made up of residents from

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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

TONIGHT (Friday), line-dancing continues in the parish hall from 7.30pm. This Sunday at Holy Trinity, parish communion is at 9.30am. Reverend Sue Strutt is hosting charity Lent lunches at Bosbury Vicarage every Monday of Lent starting on Monday, February

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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

AN evening's family entertainment is planned for Friday, February 18 at Callow End Village Hall when a concert of multi-cultural music will be played by Boka Halat. The musicians are from English, African, Latin American and Caribbean origins and will

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CORSE & STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

LUCKY winners in the December draw of Corse and Staunton Playing Field Lottery (22 Club) were S Powell, G Bruce, M Hemmings and M Barclay. Ten festive bottles of wine were delivered by Santa Bruce. The twice lucky accumulator now stands at £100.

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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

Staunton and Corse Amateur Theatrical Society (SCATS) hope everyone enjoyed their visit to their production of Cinderella and they thank The Rising Sun, The Rose and Crown and The Royal Exchange for their very generous programme prizes of meals for two

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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

The village hall was filled to capacity last Friday and Saturday nights for the performances of Daisy Pulls It Off by the West Malvern Players. The audiences went home happy after a highly entertaining and enjoyable couple of hours portraying the adventures

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Larger Than Life has a big impact

A COLWALL artist who turned her children into works of art is putting them on public display again. Lynne Goodwin's huge charcoal drawings of her three children are the main feature of the Larger than Life exhibition at Studio 33, at the Hop Pocket Craft

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Save the last dance

A Valentines' disco takes place on Monday (February 14) at Malvern Youth Centre. The event, for 13-19 year-olds, runs from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are £3 from 01684 575363 or £3.50 on the door.

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Cheerful return

Comedian Roy Hudd is making a return visit to Huntingdon Hall on Sunday (February 13) at 8pm. At 8pm on Tuesday, the Royal Geographical Society present An Evening with Doug Scott, CBE. The adventurer will talk on his his 45 expeditions in Asia, climbing

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Roses line-up

Sword fighting, heroism and friendship on the high seas feature at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. Children's story Spud Pirate and the Pot of Gold is showing at 1pm and 3.30pm on Thursday, February 17. Tickets are £7 (concs £6). Vampires Rock, a musical

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End this cycle of violence

THE undercurrent of violence which runs through society erupts to the surface far too often. You only have to walk through the centre of Worcester at night to sense the hostility on the streets. In sentencing two brothers to three-month jail terms for

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11/2/05 - Worcester expecting few favours in race

IF they didn't know before the weekend, Worcester are well aware now that only they can shape their destiny. They certainly cannot rely on any favours. Harlequins' bizarre 38-9 victory over Gloucester last Saturday brought them five points courtesy of

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11/2/05 - Preece steps up players search

WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece is to step up his search for a another versatile midfielder as moves to sign ex-Bury captain Martyn Forrest broke down. Forrest had been playing for UniBond Premier Division side Radcliffe Borough and an announcement

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11/2/05 - Alfreton re-run is needed by City

ANDY Preece will be hoping his confidence-shot Worcester City side take inspiration tomorrow from their previous Nationwide North encounter with Alfreton Town. When City struck a poor run of form earlier this season, losing four straight games last Autumn

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Doors to open after £200,000 makeover

A VILLAGE hall is to be reopened following a £200,000 refurbishment, with villagers being invited to celebrate their £50,000 fund-raising efforts. The hall in Shrawley, near Ombersley, was originally built as a one-room school in 1860 but was converted

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Fancy a night out at the pub, love?

LADIES, has the man in your life never surprised you with a romantic dinner for two? Or even turned up at your door with a bunch of flowers? If not, a county pub wants to hear from you. The Nightingale, in Evesham Road, Spetchley, near Worcester, is on

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MP Foster blasted in Cripplegate backlash

WORCESTER councillors have hit back at critics, including city MP Mike Foster, who are opposed to plans to extend a car park into a popular park. Francis Lankester, cabinet member for tourism and riverside regeneration, said the council has spent around

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Worried residents assured after oaks are felled

CONSERVATION officers have reassured worried Warndon Villages residents that the felling of oak trees in Warndon Wood is all for a good cause. Walkers in the wood - one of Worcester's green spaces between Parsonage Way and the M5 - were concerned about

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Anuna Review: Malvern Theatres

ANUNA, a charismatic group of singers which created the original sounds of Riverdance, has lost none of its magnetism. Entering in total darkness, a lone mezzo voice diffused the atmosphere. Others began to harmonise, then sang in stunning unilateral

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Lord of the Flies Review: Malvern Theatres

Power, identity and the true brutality of human nature are laid bare in the latest production at the Malvern Theatres. Pilot Theatre's production of William Golding's Lord of the Flies was an absorbing, hard-hitting piece of theatre. Due to the very nature

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Dick Whittington Review: Conquest Theatre, Bromyard

A TRADITIONAL panto is always good fun and Dick Whittington at the Con-quest was no exception. It was a panto with something for everyone - slap stick and custard pies, great songs, drunken sailors, jokes to make you groan, a pantomime dame and a principal

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Band brings variety to production

MEMBERS of Upton Youth Band are tuning up for a fundraising variety show. The band will be giving two performances, tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, at the Memorial Hall. The show will include music, comedy sketches and dancing, along with a 'colour guard

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Vandalism reported to police

VANDALS have damaged property in a spate of incidents in Upton this week. Upton Town Council has reported three incidents off criminal damage to Malvern police. An old, unmarked headstone was pushed off its base in the Rectory Road cemetery and a hard

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Keeping kids busy

HALF-term activities are being organised at the Kids Kapers after-school club in Upton. The club will be open 9am to 5pm from Monday, February 14, to the following Friday, at the Hill Centre, Milestone Road, offering a wide range of arts, crafts, sports

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11/2/05 - Unbeaten leaders just sink Rangers

RANGERS travelled to Wolverhampton on Saturday to play unbeaten West Midlands League Division Two leaders Parkfield Leisure. PARKFIELD LEISURE 2, MALVERN RANGERS 1 Two defensive errors proved costly and meant that Rangers returned empty-handed from the

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More questions than answers

I WENT to the Malvern hospital meeting at the Abbey Hotel but only came away with a glossy booklet. The information provided was inadequate for deciding on the various options. It was encouraging to see the large interest in the subject by young and old

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'Deplorable' but whose fault is it?

A RUSH for NHS dental places created queues outside a Malvern dental surgery on Monday. The surge came after Parsons Dental Care announced in the Malvern Gazette last week that it was offering 200 NHS places. The places became available following the

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11/2/05 - Mansell grabs six goals as Ganglands hit the jackpot

IT was Cup Sunday in Malvern and Hereford and there were some high scoring games. In The Soccer Site Malvern League President's Cup Ganglands hit the jackpot, scoring 17 goals against a depleted Keys Victoria outfit. Victoria started the game with only

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More like him

I read with interest your article (Malvern Gazette, January 21) featuring the unfortunate experiences of youth football referee, Malcolm Murray. I manage a local youth football team and sympathise entirely with Mr Murray's position in that he has, in

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A privilege to see

Many letters appear to have an element of criticism or complaint, this one is about praise and admiration. Local teenagers, Colwall Explorer Scouts, organised and invited their friends to an early Valentines' Party at Colwall Village Hall. These were

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Worth the delay

Contrary to what Alec Wall (Your Letters, February 4) believes, the new Liberal Democrat administration at Malvern Hills District Council was prudent to postpone the take over of traffic enforcement from the police. The defeated Conservative administration

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11/2/05 - Junior Soccer Scene ...

WELLAND travelled to the north of the county for their latest league encounter looking to consolidate their Mercian Festival League position and add to their impressive goal tally. OMBERSLEY 1, WELLAND JUNIORS U16S 7 The opening exchanges were evenly-contested

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Power failure closes shops

A power cut forced shops and businesses in Barnards Green to close early on Tuesday. An underground cable fault left Pickersleigh Road and one side of Barnards Green Road without electricity from 1pm to 2.02am. Chris Hunt, of Hunts Natural Choice, said

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A walk I won't be visiting again

AS a frequent visitor to the Malvern Hills, particularly the walks on and around the Worcestershire Way, I would like to make a nomination for 'Malvern Grot Spot'. The photograph above shows a fence erected along a portion of the Worcester-shire Way as

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Ironing six hours a day is a dream job for mum

A Malvern woman is fulfilling her dream . . . by ironing six hours a day, seven days a week. Katherine Lowe set up a business doing other people's ironing so she could stay at home with her two children. Now the business has proved so successful that

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Not a happy day for all

NEXT Monday will be Valentine's Day, when people world-wide celebrate the happiness and security that a loving relationship can bring. But this year, please will all Malvern Gazette readers spare a thought for those millions who are trapped in relationships

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Car park fall man named

A man who died after falling from a multi-storey car park has been named as Brian Stinson from Malvern. Mr Stinson, 48, of Watkins Way, fell more than 40ft from the fifth floor of the St Martins Gate car park, in Worcester, on Saturday. He was taken to

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Village stages panto after 60-year break

THE curtain is set to rise on a pantomime at Hanley Swan - for the first time in more than 60 years. The production of Cinderella is the first by Hanley Players since they last took to the stage in 1941. The re-formed group, made up of residents from

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Cultures inspire couture creations

Cultures from around the world were featured at the annual hair and beauty event at Malvern Hills College. First year hairdressing and beauty therapy students wore colourful costume, body paint and glitter as they took to the catwalk last Thursday (February

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Corden the target

WAYNE Corden is the man Kidderminster Harriers are hoping will add wing wizardry to their relegation fight. Boss Stuart Watkiss has been pursuing the 29-year-old wide midfielder who enjoyed a successful spell under his management at Mansfield Town. Corden

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Pan-tastic pupils get handle on fun

FEARLESS flipping was demonstrated at pancake races held across the area this week. On Shrove Tuesday, pupils at Malvern Hills Primary School took part in year group races, while parents tried to flip pancakes as many times as possible without dropping

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Alfreton re-run is needed by City

ANDY Preece will be hoping his confidence-shot Worcester City side take inspiration tomorrow from their previous Nationwide North encounter with Alfreton Town. When City struck a poor run of form earlier this season, losing four straight games last Autumn

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Kris in line for training award

A Malvern teenager is in the running for an award from the Learning and Skills Council. Kris Box, a former pupil at Dyson Perrins CE High School, is a two counties finalist in the young learner apprentice category of the Learning Achievement Awards. He

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Turner looking to upset Barnet's slick title push

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is more than confident his side can throw a spanner in the works of Barnet's championship ambitions. The Bees are the Nationwide Conference's runaway leaders, 15 points clear of second-placed Aldershot, and massive

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Harriers bid to end sequence

STUART Watkiss believes Kidderminster Harriers must copy several fellow strugglers in developing the ugly side of their game and improving a bizarre sequence. Second-from-bottom Harriers have become embroiled in a run which sees them win one and then

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Lions Club ready to hand out more cash

COMMUNITY groups have another opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £250 from Malvern Hills Lions Club. The club plans to hand out £1,000 in the second phase of its Community Grants scheme and is seeking applications from local groups and organisations

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Wanderers up for the cup against Solihull

WORCESTER Wanderers are preparing themselves for their biggest rugby game of the season at Sharmans Cross Road tomorrow. The amateur arm of the Sixways club take on Solihull in the Powergen Junior Vase quarter-final (1.30pm) with rumours that the home

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Worldwide Sixways attraction

WHEN Worcester talk of their supporter base, they probably don't realise that it spreads as far as Brazil! For two years now, Maria Ceclia lvares -- a 46-year-old Brazilian -- has been hooked on Sixways action. The psychologist, who lives in Belo Horizonte

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11/2/05 - Chess club bow out

MALVERN Chess Club's bid to repeat their Worcestershire League and Cup double of 2004 ended when they crashed out of the cup in round two to Kidderminster Rooks. The need to defeat their division two opponents by two clear points, due to the handicap

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11/2/05 - Andy Davis and Roy Cale top with incredible score

IN wet, unpleasant golfing conditions, the Worcestershire Golf Club's men's better ball Stableford competition produced some excellent results, with long-standing members of the club well to the fore. Four pairs, former club captain Terry Price, teamed

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11/2/05 - Malvern still seek first win

THE Malvern men's first hockey team travelled to play Standard on Saturday and produced a good display of hard work and sheer determination. STANDARD 2, MALVERN 1 The home fixture had been tight and Malvern were unlucky to lose that game. With both regular

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11/2/05 - Harkaway meeting is popular

SUNDAY racing is proving very popular and to emphasise that fact 307 entries have been received for Sunday's Harkaway Club meeting at Chaddesley Corbett. This has prompted the organisers to divide the Restricted, the 5-6-7 year old Maiden and the 8-year-old

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11/2/05 - Worldwide Sixways attraction

WHEN Worcester talk of their supporter base, they probably don't realise that it spreads as far as Brazil! For two years now, Maria Ceclia lvares -- a 46-year-old Brazilian -- has been hooked on Sixways action. The psychologist, who lives in Belo Horizonte

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11/2/04 - Wanderers up for the cup against Solihull

WORCESTER Wanderers are preparing themselves for their biggest rugby game of the season at Sharmans Cross Road tomorrow. The amateur arm of the Sixways club take on Solihull in the Powergen Junior Vase quarter-final (1.30pm) with rumours that the home

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Bradders on Friday

HAVE you noticed there are a lot of awards ceremonies these days? Now don't get me wrong I think there a lot of people who deserve accolades for their work, or their hobby or whatever. But in the last few weeks we've heard all about the Baftas, the Oscars

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Clive looks to make a strong impression

Established Malvern singer- songwriter Clive John has released his fifth album. Impressions contains a mixture of original material and cover songs and was recorded at Covender Farm, near Ashperton. Clive, who has been working on the album since last

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Gig's something to crow about

RHYTHM and blues rockers, The Roosters, play The Talbot Head Hotel, Upton-upon-Severn, later this month. The group, also known as Jeff Chapman's Roosters, is playing for manager Steve Quayle's birthday celebrations on Saturday, February 26. As the band

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11/2/05 - Corden the target

WAYNE Corden is the man Kidderminster Harriers are hoping will add wing wizardry to their relegation fight. Boss Stuart Watkiss has been pursuing the 29-year-old wide midfielder who enjoyed a successful spell under his management at Mansfield Town. Corden

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11/2/05 - Harriers bid to end sequence

STUART Watkiss believes Kidderminster Harriers must copy several fellow strugglers in developing the ugly side of their game and improving a bizarre sequence. Second-from-bottom Harriers have become embroiled in a run which sees them win one and then

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Marrs' gig

CAROL Lee Sampson performs with Ember at the Marrs Bar, Worcester, tonight (Friday) at 9.15pm. Entry £4.

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Doug peaks in the city

A MAN who has made 45 expeditions to the high mountains of Asia, reached the summit of 40 peaks and climbed the south west face of Everest is to give a talk in Worcester. Doug Scott, CBE, is due to regale audiences with his tales and adventures at the

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Performing is all part of Cole's Daley fun!

INTERVIEWING acting legends can always make for a nerve-wracking experience, and George Cole certainly proved no exception. Conscious of the fact the 79-year-old's career has spanned for more than 60 years (he started out aged 14), from radio sitcoms

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Blood sucking and sword play

SWORD-FIGHTING and blood-sucking are set to entertain audiences when two plays are staged next week. The Roses Theatre, in Tewkesbury's Sun Street, will come to life with music and comedy when it stages Vampires Rock and Spud Pirate. The former is set

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Dance to this treat

DANCE enthusiasts are in for a treat this month when a prestigious theatrical company stages a performance at the Malvern Theatres. The Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company is presenting the world premiere of Flicker, featuring new music written by the iconic

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Hollywood star in Brum

HOLLYWOOD movie star Will Smith is set to make his first-ever visit to the Midlands to meet fans and walk the red carpet in a whistle-stop tour to promote his new film. He will be at Birmingham's UGC cinema in Broad Street at 2.45pm for the premiere of

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Taking a journey to south-west England

ROYAL Mail's British Journey stamp series reaches the south west this month from where six stunning photographs capture this beautiful area. It is not hard to see why this part of England welcomes 15 million visitors a year. The region has award-winning

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Win tickets to Ideal Home Show

Mediterranean living is the spectacular theme for this year's Daily Mail Ideal Home Show in association with npower, which runs from March 3 to 28 at Earls Court, London. So if you've ever dreamed of swapping your home for a French chateau or even a cave

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11/2/05 - Late Cox strike lifts the points

MALVERN Town visited Lye Meadow on Saturday to take on high-flying Alvechurch in a tricky encounter played on a sea of mud. ALVECHURCH 1, MALVERN TOWN 2 Alvechurch were in a rich vein of form with wins over Midland Alliance leaders Chasetown, 1-4 last

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Whats on in and around Worcester

Feb 11 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772. Feb 11: Narrow Gauge Railway Society are meeting in the United

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11/2/05 - Honours even for Town Res

MALVERN Town Reserves played host to Staffordshire side Ashbourne on Saturday and with constant drizzle throughout, the pitch became heavy underfoot. MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, ASHBOURNE 1 The game was fairly even with both teams playing the ball out of

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Classy and easy listening at a venue near you

Feb 12: English Symphony Orchestra, Valentines Day Concert at Malvern Theatres. Box office: 01684 892277. Feb 12: Vocal Variations the group for solo singers will meet at the Carice Elgar Room of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East

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11/2/05 - Unbeaten leaders just sink Rangers

RANGERS travelled to Wolverhampton on Saturday to play unbeaten West Midlands League Division Two leaders Parkfield Leisure. PARKFIELD LEISURE 2, MALVERN RANGERS 1 Two defensive errors proved costly and meant that Rangers returned empty-handed from the

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Stemming tide of filth

JIM Evans urges Christians to join with Muslims and Jews and take a stand against the tide of filth that is drowning our nation, (Letters, Thursday, February 3). I beg to differ. Christians, Jews and Muslims can never unite until we all agree where the

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Lesson in financial reality

SINCE he is an accountant, Andrew Watson knows that the city council's inflation rate is far higher than the retail price index. Cost rises beyond the council's control include pay rises determined nationally, £380,000; building repairs, £43,000; rate

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Bold foxes become an increasing menace

FOXES were more numerous and getting bolder, according to a headline in the Malvern Gazette 50 years ago. The Worcester branch of the National Farmers' Union was asking local hunts "to do everything in their power" to reduce the increasing menace. Mr

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Old favourite returns

AN old-time children's favourite comes back to life at Malvern Cinema. The Magic Roundabout (U) features the voices of Tom Baker, Joanne Lumley, Ian McKellan and Kylie Minogue, among others. It is showing tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm, tomorrow at 4.30pm

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Film opens new season

My House In Umbria begins a season of special films for spring at the Forum, Malvern Theatres, this week. The film, which is being shown on Wednesday, February 16, at 8.15pm, tells the story of a group of travellers thrown together in the wake of a terrorist

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Comic exploration of a modern cult of celebrity

IN today's Britain, we cannot seem to get enough of celebrity culture. It is a theme explored in Alan Ayckbourn's latest hilarious offering, Drowning On Dry Land. The play opened to huge critical acclaim last summer - at Ayckbourn's own Stephen Joseph

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Dance work premiered

A WORLD premiere from the Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company comes to Malvern Theatres on Thursday, February 24. Flicker is a fusion of classical Indian and contemporary dance with choreography by the award-winning Shobana Jeyasingh and music by Michael

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11/2/05 - Heaviest defeat is inflicted

HAVING suffered a home defeat by five points to 13 at the hands of Luctonians seconds the previous week, Malvern's seconds travelled to Birmingham to take on Aston Old Ed's seconds in determined mood. ASTON OLD EDWARDIANS II 13pts, MALVERN II 46pts They

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What's on

Theatre February Until 12-The Lord of the Flies by William Golding at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 7.30pm. £10-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277. 14-19-Party Piece by Richard Harris at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm &

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11/2/05 - Darren hit by 84-day ban

MALVERN Town have lost the services of midfielder Darren Bullock for the rest of the season. Thirty-six-year-old Bullock was hit by an 84-day ban by the Worcestershire FA, starting last Monday. The initial appeal against Bullock's red card, received for

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Navigation device is close to home

EVESHAM Technology has designed a portable navigation system. The Navigon PNA150 features one of the full UK and Ireland maps as well as up-to-date European ones. Resembling a small flat screen TV, the system includes buttons and a joypad for controlling

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Software for blind

COMPUTER access for the blind and partially sighted is now easier than ever after a Worcester firm launched new software. Dolphin Computer Access Limited, based on Blackpole Estate West, has announced the availability of its latest award-winning version

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Grass is greener for carpet weavers

FORMER carpet makers in Worcestershire are weaving a living for themselves by making artificial grass. Tiger AG, based in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, was deliberately established near Kidderminster in 2001 to draw on the skills of local people who had

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GUNFIGHT

A GANG of teenagers firing an airgun terrified "trembling" and "screaming" children as they cowered in a garden - but despite three 999 calls the police didn't turn up until two hours later. The teenagers, aged around 14, fired from behind a builders'

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Wig out to some Wolfgang

A THEATRE in Worcester will be transporting an audience back in time to an 18th Century salon when it stages a Mozart opera on Wednesday. Mozart's tunes were the pop songs of the day and were re-arranged for quintets, trios or solo instruments so that

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11/2/05 - Honours even for Town Res

MALVERN Town Reserves played host to Staffordshire side Ashbourne on Saturday and with constant drizzle throughout, the pitch became heavy underfoot. MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, ASHBOURNE 1 The game was fairly even with both teams playing the ball out of

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Acoustic country and rock

THE sound of Americana country and rock will be coming to Worcester next week as acoustic duo Horse Traders play a gig in the city. The group features Mike Estes (Skinny Molly/ex Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Pontus Back (Skinny Molly) and they will be performing

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Top 10 albums

WORCESTER'S Top 10 albums, brought to you in association with Face The Music in the City's Cathedral Plaza: 1. Athlete - Tourist 2. Feeder - Pushing The Senses 3. Killers - Hot Fuss 4. Michael Buble - It's Time 5. Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters 6.

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Cover band

SIX-piece radio-rock covers band, The Big Something, are set to play their hearts out with a gig at Worcester's Marr's Bar on Friday, February 18. The group play tunes from the likes of U2, Bryan Adams, The Eagles and The Calling, plus one or two of their

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Razor-sharp and ready to roll out cutting edge indie tunes

FAST-rising indie rockers Razorlight are set to crash into the area with a performance in Wolverhampton as part of a UK tour. Formed in 2002 around singer/guitarist Johnny Borrell - Razorlight exploded onto the UK music scene in 2004 with the release

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Glowing night ahead from Malvern's bright sparks

MELODIC rock band Ember will be hoping to create a spark with audiences in Worcester when they play Worcester's Marr's Bar on Sunday night. The group - made up of mainly Malvern-based musicians - stepped out onto the live circuit only last year but have

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Tsunami showdown

A SELECTION of the cream of Worcester's up-and-coming acts will be coming together for a fund-raising bash to raise cash for victims of the tsunami disaster. The charity music night - at Evolution, in Lowesmoor on Friday, February 25 - is the brainchild

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Win £20,000 recording deal for band

TALENTED Worcestershire bands are being offered the chance to win a £20,000 record deal in the UK's biggest ever online competition for new music. Music website Bravenew bands.com has teamed up with one of Britain's biggest music retailers to offer the

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Drake's music is kept alive by top man

THE music of cult figure Nick Drake continues to endure despite his untimely death at the age of 26 three decades ago. The musician, from just over the Worcestershire border in the pretty village of Tanworth-in-Arden in Warwickshire, only released three

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Larger Than Life has a big impact

A COLWALL artist who turned her children into works of art is putting them on public display again. Lynne Goodwin's huge charcoal drawings of her three children are the main feature of the Larger than Life exhibition at Studio 33, at the Hop Pocket Craft

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Save the last dance

A Valentines' disco takes place on Monday (February 14) at Malvern Youth Centre. The event, for 13-19 year-olds, runs from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are £3 from 01684 575363 or £3.50 on the door.

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Roses line-up

Sword fighting, heroism and friendship on the high seas feature at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. Children's story Spud Pirate and the Pot of Gold is showing at 1pm and 3.30pm on Thursday, February 17. Tickets are £7 (concs £6). Vampires Rock, a musical

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Anuna Review: Malvern Theatres

ANUNA, a charismatic group of singers which created the original sounds of Riverdance, has lost none of its magnetism. Entering in total darkness, a lone mezzo voice diffused the atmosphere. Others began to harmonise, then sang in stunning unilateral

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Dick Whittington Review: Conquest Theatre, Bromyard

A TRADITIONAL panto is always good fun and Dick Whittington at the Con-quest was no exception. It was a panto with something for everyone - slap stick and custard pies, great songs, drunken sailors, jokes to make you groan, a pantomime dame and a principal

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Daisy Pulls It Off Review: West Malvern Village Hall

SPIFFING acting and a rip-roaring script about boarding school girls provided two wonderful evenings of entertainment in West Malvern. The Brewers Troupe of West Malvern Players brought out their hockey sticks to perform for the first time in nearly 10

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Group marks birthday

SINGING group Vocal Variations celebrates its first birthday this year. The group of solo singers meets monthly at the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath. New members are invited to its next meetings on May 14 and June

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Gig's something to crow about

RHYTHM and blues rockers, The Roosters, play The Talbot Head Hotel, Upton-upon-Severn, later this month. The group, also known as Jeff Chapman's Roosters, is playing for manager Steve Quayle's birthday celebrations on Saturday, February 26. As the band

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Music for free at pub

Singer and guitarist Dave Beale will play at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, tomorrow (Saturday) at 9pm. The event is part of free fortnightly live music evenings held at the venue. Clive John will perform on Saturday, February 26.

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Marrs' gig

CAROL Lee Sampson performs with Ember at the Marrs Bar, Worcester, tonight (Friday) at 9.15pm. Entry £4.

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He'll make Hudd-lines

ONE of Britain's best-loved comedians and all-round entertainers is set to perform at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. Roy Hudd, who is no stranger to the venue, is making a return visit on Sunday, February 13 at 8pm, when he will perform his brand new show

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Doug peaks in the city

A MAN who has made 45 expeditions to the high mountains of Asia, reached the summit of 40 peaks and climbed the south west face of Everest is to give a talk in Worcester. Doug Scott, CBE, is due to regale audiences with his tales and adventures at the

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Return of the Mack

AN award-winning comedian is set to tread the boards of a Worcester theatre as he embarks on a nationwide stand-up tour. Lee Mack, star of ITV's The Sketch Show, will be hoping to impress an audience at the city's Huntingdon Hall on Friday, February 18

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Hollywood star in Brum

HOLLYWOOD movie star Will Smith is set to make his first-ever visit to the Midlands to meet fans and walk the red carpet in a whistle-stop tour to promote his new film. He will be at Birmingham's UGC cinema in Broad Street at 2.45pm for the premiere of

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You could appear in The Worcester Festival

THESPIANS, singers and comedians are being urged to attend an evening at the city's Swan Theatre that is set to launch The Worcester Festival. This year will mark the third ever festival of its kind held in the city and it already promises to be the biggest

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Win tickets to Ideal Home Show

Mediterranean living is the spectacular theme for this year's Daily Mail Ideal Home Show in association with npower, which runs from March 3 to 28 at Earls Court, London. So if you've ever dreamed of swapping your home for a French chateau or even a cave

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Whats on in and around Worcester

Feb 11 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772. Feb 11: Narrow Gauge Railway Society are meeting in the United

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All the local gigs and where to find them

Feb 11: Bleach: Blondie Tribute, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester; Cheltenham Folk Festival; The Kinetic Quintet, Marrs Bar, Worcester. Feb 12: Paul Munro, Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester; Cheltenham Folk Festival; The Fingers, Marrs Bar, Worcester; Putting

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Classy and easy listening at a venue near you

Feb 12: English Symphony Orchestra, Valentines Day Concert at Malvern Theatres. Box office: 01684 892277. Feb 12: Vocal Variations the group for solo singers will meet at the Carice Elgar Room of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East

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Festival opening with dark vision of Malvern film-maker

A FANTASY adventure film made by a Malvern filmmaker will launch this year's Borderlines Film Festival. Soul Searcher, filmed locally by former Chase pupil Neil Oseman, is a fantasy about a street sweeper called Joe who is offered the job of Death by

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Old favourite returns

AN old-time children's favourite comes back to life at Malvern Cinema. The Magic Roundabout (U) features the voices of Tom Baker, Joanne Lumley, Ian McKellan and Kylie Minogue, among others. It is showing tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm, tomorrow at 4.30pm

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Film opens new season

My House In Umbria begins a season of special films for spring at the Forum, Malvern Theatres, this week. The film, which is being shown on Wednesday, February 16, at 8.15pm, tells the story of a group of travellers thrown together in the wake of a terrorist

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Eyes down for Late Bottle Vintage port

Reader Mr. R.H lives in a village near Redditch. He wrote to say he is a "Bingo Bachelor" and when the girls go off to bingo, two or three of men get together at one another's homes for a quiet TV-free evening of cards or a chat. They are all pensioners

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Hear what Ms Widdecombe has to say

ANN Widdecombe - one of the best known politicians in the country - is to appear at a Worcester venue next week. The larger-than-life politician, who is renowned for her strong opinions and fearless honesty, has delighted audiences across the country

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Singer-songwriter gig

RENOWNED singer-songwriter Steve Tilston of Fairport Convention fame is set to journey to Stourport-on-Severn for a gig at the town's Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club. The musician has been producing quality albums since the early 70s and is a celebrated

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Cover band

SIX-piece radio-rock covers band, The Big Something, are set to play their hearts out with a gig at Worcester's Marr's Bar on Friday, February 18. The group play tunes from the likes of U2, Bryan Adams, The Eagles and The Calling, plus one or two of their

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Razor-sharp and ready to roll out cutting edge indie tunes

FAST-rising indie rockers Razorlight are set to crash into the area with a performance in Wolverhampton as part of a UK tour. Formed in 2002 around singer/guitarist Johnny Borrell - Razorlight exploded onto the UK music scene in 2004 with the release

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Glowing night ahead from Malvern's bright sparks

MELODIC rock band Ember will be hoping to create a spark with audiences in Worcester when they play Worcester's Marr's Bar on Sunday night. The group - made up of mainly Malvern-based musicians - stepped out onto the live circuit only last year but have